Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CX 1650 2004 vs Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CX 1650 2004 vs Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 has a 243-hp advantage over the Crestliner CX 1650 2004's 7-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CX 1650 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CX 1650 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCX 165
ModelTournament Series 202 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in
Beam100.5 in. (255 cm)
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches100.5
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs. (646 kg)
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.1425
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches242
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22.75 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22.75
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail100.5 in. (255 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Engine max7
Engine max250 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125